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SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
IFCI Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
IDBI Bank Ltd, Inox India Ltd, Shilpa Medicare Ltd and Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 18 June 2026.
Hybrid Financial Services Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
NELCO Ltd, Dynamic Cables Ltd, Nitco Ltd and Fino Payments Bank Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 18 June 2026.
Yes Bank among 6 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 15% in a month
Six BSE 200 stocks, including CG Power, Federal Bank, Yes Bank, Polycab India, Varun Beverages and Pidilite Industries, scaled fresh 52-week highs as the Sensex advanced 347 points.
IDBI Bank Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Cartrade Tech Ltd, The Anup Engineering Ltd, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd and Lloyds Engineering Works Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 17 June 2026.
Beyond the hype: 5 under-the-radar stocks common across India's 3 largest smallcap portfolios
India's top three smallcap mutual funds, managing over Rs 1.5 lakh crore, show strong consensus by holding five under-the-radar stocks across their portfolios. These include Kalpataru Projects International, KIMS, City Union Bank, PVR Inox, and Carborundum Universal, collectively representing 5.34% of their combined assets.
PSU banks see sharp jump in green deposits FY26; deploy funds for clean transport, renewable energy
Indian state-owned banks witnessed a significant rise in green deposits during FY26. This growth reflects growing depositor interest in sustainable finance. The Reserve Bank of India's Green Deposit Framework, introduced in 2023, has played a key role. Banks are channeling these funds into environmentally friendly projects like renewable energy and clean transportation.
Mutual Funds Bought Adani Enterprises, ICICI Bank, Eternal; Sold Vedanta, MTAR Tech, Infosys In May
Mutual funds turned more tactical in May 2026.
Nuvama gets nod for MF biz, eyes SIF foray; CMR Green shares up 29%
Nuvama gets Sebi approval to enter the mutual fund business, while CMR Green Technologies surges 29% on debut after a heavily subscribed IPO
Zydus Lifesciences among 4 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 17% in a month
The Sensex ended marginally higher, while four BSE 200 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, signaling strong investor confidence. Zydus Lifesciences, Apollo Hospitals, Federal Bank and Adani Ports reached their highest levels in a year, supported by steady recent gains.
Adani Enterprises, Vodafone Idea among 6 stocks to hit 52-week high, rally up to 40% in a month
Even as the Sensex fell 117 points to close at 74,243 on Friday, six BSE 200 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs. Vodafone Idea, Adani Enterprises, CG Power, Polycab India, Adani Energy Solutions and Federal Bank outperformed the broader market, signaling strong investor confidence and continued bullish momentum.
INR regains momentum with all eyes on RBI monetary policy
The Indian rupee is regaining some momentum in opening trades on Friday as the global crude oil prices eased and market participants keenly awaited the RBI's MPC decision today. Heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying capped sharp gains in the local unit. INR opened at Rs 95.72 per dollar and hit a high of 95.63 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 against the US dollar. Local markets opened in the green with investors closely watching the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy announcement scheduled for today. The Indian benchmark indices are trading higher today, with the NIFTY 50 hovering around 23,442.30 (+0.11%) and the S&P BSE SENSEX trading at 74,556.68 (+0.26%).